Number Talks
How do we help students build number sense and confidence in mathematical fluency?


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Standards for Mathematical Practice

Practice #3: Construct Viable Arguments and Critique the Reasoning of Others

Students:
Because Teachers:
  • Make reasonable guesses to explore their ideas
  • Justify solutions and approaches
  • Listen to the reasoning of others, compare arguments, and decide if the arguments of others makes sense
  • Ask clarifying and probing questions
  • Provide opportunities for students to listen to or read the conclusions and arguments of others
  • Establish and facilitate a safe environment for discussion
  • Ask clarifying and probing questions
  • Avoid giving too much assistance (e.g., providing answers or procedures)

Practice #6: Attend to Precision

Students:
Because Teachers:
  • Calculate accurately and efficiently
  • Explain their thinking using mathematics vocabulary
  • Use appropriate symbols and specify units of measure
  • Recognize and model efficient strategies for computation
  • Use (and challenge students to use) mathematics vocabulary precisely and consistently
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From Howard County- Standards for Mathematical Practice





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Stanford University math specialist, an advocate for change in mathematics education and more equitable math classes.



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Math Solutions: Number Talks

Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies


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